EA Sports' focus on its most hardcore online gamers has increasingly made its NHL franchise less appealing to those who prefer to play alone.
EA Sports wants you to play NHL 17 online. There's a bevy of modes included in the latest version of the premier hockey game, but it's clear from the moment you boot it up on Xbox One or PlayStation 4 where the developers put their focus.
Now, mind you, NHL 17 isn't bad. In its best moments, the game captures the unique speed and chaos of high-level hockey in a way that's pretty special.